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Aussies slammed with hidden fees while using bank cards abroad

Thu, 29th May 2025
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New research reveals 78% of Aussie travellers face hidden bank card fees abroad, with charges costing some up to AUD $4,000 annually on holidays.
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Aussies risk cybersecurity threats during summer holidays

Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
Fraudulent agents and fake hotel websites pose heightened cyber threats for Australians during summer holiday planning, Norton survey reveals.
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Spammers phishing tourists with travel-themed lures - Bitdefender

Fri, 20th Jan 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Spammers are phishing eager holidaymakers with travel, themed lures, according to new research from Bitdefender Antispam Lab.
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Spark extends mobile coverage for the summer months

Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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uc
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mobility
As soon as summer comes around, Kiwis all over NZ pack up their bags and get the heck away from cities, which is why Spark has made its move.
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Extending Wi-Fi connectivity in today's hotels for tomorrow

Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Although some hotels can afford to offer unlimited amenities, it is key that they provide what all travellers are looking for - reliable Wi-Fi.
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Scammers unleashing hell through holiday campaigns

Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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bitdefender
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hackers
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banking
Scammers target holidaymakers with spammed malware through flight and hotel deals, hitting a high of 6% of all spam. Stay vigilant!.
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Connected summer

Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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vodafone
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holidaymakers
Kiwis flock to top summer spots, but does their internet follow? As holidaymakers hit Mt Maunganui, Nelson, and more, we check the broadband scene.